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An-2 Colt vs DHC-5 Buffalo

An-2 Colt vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 258 vs 467 km/h, range 845 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 22,317 kg, built 18,000 vs 122 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
An-2 Colt DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 31 August 1947 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1947 1965
Number produced 18000 units 122 units
Average unit price $100K $25 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 8.8 m
Length 12.4 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.